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The Dos and Don'ts of At-Home Waxing

You must read this waxing guide before attempting anything from a DIY Brazilian Wax to leg waxing, or waxing your eyebrows at home

by Jessica Amaris, Hannah Savin

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At-Home Waxing Do: Test the Temperature of Your Wax To avoid a hot mess (literally), always test your wax by applying a bit to the inside of your wrist to make sure it's at a comfortable spreading temperature. Too cold and it won't spread, too hot and you'll burn yourself. You especially want to test the wax if you are waxing anywhere near your lady parts — à la at-home bikini wax, and particularly a DIY Brazilian wax.

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Will never wax anything!

by EricaC123 Saturday, February 16, 2013 at 04:37PM Report as inappropriate

wow great tips

by aishak55 Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 03:27PM Report as inappropriate

I learned a few new tips for whenever I use my at home wax kit. It's a Gigi and it's amazing!! And yes, letting professionals do the brazilian for you is way easier!

by Lamexicana1 Thursday, November 8, 2012 at 10:21PM Report as inappropriate

Great article with some very good tips, if you're face is really red afterwards, I always hold ice or a cold compress. Also because it gets REALLY hot where I live, I've noticed it's better to wax at night because your skin has several hours to recover, without makeup or sunscreen, both of which can irritate freshly waxed skin.

by RoleModel Thursday, August 16, 2012 at 03:58PM Report as inappropriate